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The role is a network processor microcode developer or C++/Datapath software developer. This is a permanent position based in our Kanata office. Expectation is to be on site full time at the beginning and then transitioning to hybrid (minimum 2-3 days per week in the office). Experience : 3+ years Education : Minimum bachelors in computer science, electrical/software/computer engineering Summary : Design, development, and optimization of network processor datapath for high-performance low latency networking solutions. Network Processor Knowledge: Familiar with network processor datapath design and implementation for edge and core routers. Familiar with parallel and multi-threaded design and programming for high-performance systems. Understanding of pipeline architectures and memory hierarchies. Networking Knowledge: Knowledge of datapath features and protocols for access, transport, mobile backhaul, and data center applications. Knowledge of Ethernet, IPv4/6, TCP/UDP, MPLS, and other protocols, packet formats, and standards (IEEE, IETF, etc.). Protocol parsing, and header manipulations. Knowledge of packet switching, routing, and QoS functions. Programming Knowledge: Low-level programming: Assembly languages, C and C++. Application of hash tables, tries, and filters for packet classification, and forwarding. Profiling and optimization for high speed datapaths. Datapath simulation, traffic generation, testing, and debugging.